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1
Q

NPO means

A

nothing by mouth

2
Q

Which of the following is required requisition information?

A

Ordering physician’s name
Patient’s first and last names
Type of test to be performed

3
Q

The following test orders for different patients have been received at the same time. Which test would you collect first?

A

STAT glucose in the ER

4
Q

A member of the clergy is with the patient when routine you arrive to collect a routine specimen. What should you do?

A

come back after the clergy person has gone.

5
Q

you are asked to collect a blood specimen from an inpatient. The patient is not wearing an ID band. what is the best thing to do?

A

ask the patient’s nurse to put an ID band on the patient before you draw the specimen

6
Q

if a patient adamantly refuses to have blood drawn, you should

A

notify the patient’s nurse or physician

7
Q

and inpatient is eating breakfast when you arrive to collect a fasting glucose. what is the best thing to do?

A

consult with the patient’s nurse to see if the specimen should be collected

8
Q

after cleaning the venipuncture site with alcohol, the phlebotomist should

A

allow the alcohol to dry completely

9
Q

The tourniquet should be released

A

as soon as blood flow is established
before needle removal from the arm
within one minute of its application

10
Q

what is the recommended angle of needle insertion when performing venipuncture on an arm vein and on a hand vein, respectively?

A

30° or less, 10° or less

11
Q

after inserting a butterfly needle the phlebotomist must “seat” it meaning

A

slightly thread it within the lumen of the vein

12
Q

blood collection tubes are labeled

A

immediately after specimen collection

13
Q

what is the best approach to use on an eight-year-old child who needs to have blood drawn?

A

explain the draw in simple terms and ask for the child’s cooperation

14
Q

which type of patient is most likely to have an arteriovenous fistula are graft

A

dialysis

15
Q

which of the following is proper procedure when dealing with an elderly patient?

A

Make certain to hold adequate pressure after the draw until bleeding stops

16
Q

Where is the tourniquet applied when drawing a hand vein?

A

Proximal to the wrist bone

17
Q

Specimen hemolysis can result from

A

using a large volume tube with a 23 gauge needle

18
Q

which of the following is the least effective way to immobilize pediatric patient before a blood draw

A

allowing the child to sit with one arm bracing the other

19
Q

criteria used to decide which needle gauge to use for venipuncture include

A

The size and condition of the vein

20
Q

Which of the following is proper procedure when dealing with an elderly adult patient?

A

reframe from drawing older patients if you have a cold or else wear a mask